Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

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Saturday, December 4, 2021
Noir Collective AVL @ YMI Specials for Small Business Week
Dec 4 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Noir Collective AVL

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offering a free wellness gift with every $50 purchase in store and with each paid tour or donation to YMI Cultural Center. This offer applies from Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm and can be claimed at Noir Collective AVL
Weaverville Library Used Book Store
Dec 4 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Weaverville Library

The Friends of the Weaverville Library (FOWL) are excited to announce the opening of their used bookstore in Weaverville on Thursday, July 8. Located in the lower level of the Weaverville Library at 41 N. Main St., the store will be open Thursdays 1-5 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m.-2 p.m., with expanded hours beginning in September. The store is stocked with thousands of books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, and more. All adult books are priced at $1.50-$3.00, children and teen books at $1.00-$1.50, audio and video at $2.00.

There is also a bargain-priced area and a collection of special finds that are priced individually. Please feel free to contact us at 828-641-1812 or [email protected]. All proceeds from the store will benefit the Weaverville Library.

Continuum Art hosts an Art Market
Dec 4 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
CONTINUUM ART NC

On the first Saturday of each month, Continuum Art hosts an art market to showcase local
artists and makers. Ranging in mediums from paintings, to textiles, to jewelry, you’re
guaranteed to find something you love! Each market also hosts live music and local caterers. A
free, family-friendly event and a great way to check out our space and upcoming events. Visit us
from 12-5pm on September 4th!
If you’re interested in vending at one of our art markets, email [email protected] or
DM on Instagram @continuumgallerync

The Big Crafty
Dec 4 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville
The Big Crafty
As the days grow chillier, we can’t wait to bask in the warmth of a weekend with our creative family and to celebrate art and community as a balm to challenging times.

This year we’re celebrating the creative efflorescence of this particular moment and the ways in which artists have forged new paths, explored new mediums, and found new ways to connect and collaborate. We’re so excited to glory in it all with you.

The Big Crafty celebrates the beauty of a human-scale economy and of community-building, soul-enriching creative work.

We believe in supporting small-scale creatives and we aim to make doing so fun.

Sunday, December 5, 2021
Bullington Gardens Virtual Holiday Sale
Dec 5 all-day
online

Join us for our virtual holiday sale. Trees, wreaths, holiday decor, ornaments and so much more! Easy ordering and contactless pick up.

Give the Gift of Theatre!
Dec 5 all-day
online
Flat Rock Playhouse Gift
                Certificate sits on a decorated Christmas tree

If you are looking for a great stocking stuffer or Hanukkah gift, why not give the gift of live theatre? The 2022 season will be announced soon and an experience is an unforgettable gift. Contact the Box Office at 828.693.0731 to purchase.

Also, consider making a donation designated to underwrite the cost of tickets which will be offered to first responders in the area. For the person who doesn’t need anything, but loves the arts, this could be a very special gift you give in their honor. Contact the Development Office for more information. 828.693.0403 x220.

Patton Avenue Pet Company: Celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY and SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Patton Avenue Pet Company 3 locations

Celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY and SMALL BUSINESS WEEK with a plethora of deals! Save on your favorite brands of food, treats, and more, and be entered into our giveaway for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.

 

In honor of our 10th anniversary, we are taking 10% off some of our bestselling brands! Save on pet food, cat litter, CBD, and more! Brands include Orijen, Acana, The Honest Kitchen, Farmina, Pet Releaf, Primal & many more!

We are also running a GIVEAWAY up until the end of December! Top prizes include a pet-friendly vacation worth $500, a fancy cat tree worth $400, a $100 gift card to Patton Avenue Pet Company, and more! Both in store and online purchases will be eligible to enter!

 

Save 40% on select apparel from RC Pet and Rubie’s! Also take 40% off all Hanukkah products and Hugglehounds Holiday Knotties.

 

After spending $20 or more on cat toys, receive a free Yeowww catnip toy – choose from either a stocking or adorable mitten!

Spend $75 or more on any items, and receive a free tote bag filled with special goodies – while supplies last!

 

Take $10 off all advent calendars! Choose from adorable fill-it-yourself cloth calendars or a musical version from Bosco & Roxy’s.

For stocking stuffers (or calendars!), check out our 10 for $10 deal! With select products, buy any 10 for $1 each – mixing and matching encouraged!

DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE

109 Patton Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
828-255-7737

WEST ASHEVILLE

1388 Patton Ave
Asheville, NC 28806
828-505-8299

SOUTH ASHEVILLE

582 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
828-575-9282

Winter Wonderland at Grove Arcade
Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Grove Arcade

You can find our beautiful holiday decorations all over the Grove Arcade; from swinging lights to hanging snowflakes, your eyes will never have a dull moment! Nostalgic holiday music will be resonating through our halls, bouncing off the walls of our merchant’s stores and all of their holiday specials. The holiday season is here at the Grove Arcade! Come by to enjoy the timeless feelings of the holidays, family and home.

Join us any day this season for the most beautiful holiday decorations in Asheville. Featuring weekly events, indoor snow, seasonal promotions, and a percentage of all sales donated to local non-profits.

 

HOLIDAY BAZAAR LOCAL CRAFT, ART + VINTAGE FINDS – IN SUPPORT OF BELOVED
Dec 5 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Salvage Station

Tis the season to eat, drink & shop local and our Holiday Bazaar is the perfect place to start! On Sunday, December 5th, we will have over 30 vendors with beautiful crafts, art and unique vintage finds! Come hungry because Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul food PLUS we will have our FULL bar open for you to enjoy! Free on-site parking and a totally festive vibe awaits you!

We are partnering with BeLoved Asheville and will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items, lightly used coats & blankets and new toys. Bring what you can to help spread the love and joy you have in your heart this holiday season! We will also raffle off an amazing basket filled with vendor goodies, so be sure to enter and know that all raffle money will go directly to BeLoved Asheville.

ABOUT OUR VENDORS:

ABOUT BELOVED ASHEVILLE:

A community deeply rooted in Love and Justice! We create innovative solutions to some of the toughest challenges we face as a community. We try to put love into action daily through these solutions to make our community better.

We believe in the perspective that we gain when we know that we are loved and we see others as equally loved. That is the knowledge of our belovedness…

The Big Crafty
Dec 5 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville
The Big Crafty
As the days grow chillier, we can’t wait to bask in the warmth of a weekend with our creative family and to celebrate art and community as a balm to challenging times.

This year we’re celebrating the creative efflorescence of this particular moment and the ways in which artists have forged new paths, explored new mediums, and found new ways to connect and collaborate. We’re so excited to glory in it all with you.

The Big Crafty celebrates the beauty of a human-scale economy and of community-building, soul-enriching creative work.

We believe in supporting small-scale creatives and we aim to make doing so fun.

Monday, December 6, 2021
Bullington Gardens Virtual Holiday Sale
Dec 6 all-day
online

Join us for our virtual holiday sale. Trees, wreaths, holiday decor, ornaments and so much more! Easy ordering and contactless pick up.

Give the Gift of Theatre!
Dec 6 all-day
online
Flat Rock Playhouse Gift
                Certificate sits on a decorated Christmas tree

If you are looking for a great stocking stuffer or Hanukkah gift, why not give the gift of live theatre? The 2022 season will be announced soon and an experience is an unforgettable gift. Contact the Box Office at 828.693.0731 to purchase.

Also, consider making a donation designated to underwrite the cost of tickets which will be offered to first responders in the area. For the person who doesn’t need anything, but loves the arts, this could be a very special gift you give in their honor. Contact the Development Office for more information. 828.693.0403 x220.

Winter Wonderland
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
North Carolina Glass Center

Come celebrate the season at our first Winter Wonderland! Our D Space Gallery, will be adorned with glass ornaments, snowflakes, snowmen, candy canes, and whatever else Asheville area glassblowers dream up. Shop for holiday gifts or festive decor for your home while watching live glassblowing in our studio. Winter Wonderland will be open during our normal gallery hours. The opening of this show coincides with River Arts District Studio Stroll, so there will be plenty to do and see in the area. NCGC is a non-profit glassblowing studio and gallery. Your purchases help to support local artists and our mission of education, exploration, and collaboration in all forms of glass.

Winter Wonderland at Grove Arcade
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Grove Arcade

You can find our beautiful holiday decorations all over the Grove Arcade; from swinging lights to hanging snowflakes, your eyes will never have a dull moment! Nostalgic holiday music will be resonating through our halls, bouncing off the walls of our merchant’s stores and all of their holiday specials. The holiday season is here at the Grove Arcade! Come by to enjoy the timeless feelings of the holidays, family and home.

Join us any day this season for the most beautiful holiday decorations in Asheville. Featuring weekly events, indoor snow, seasonal promotions, and a percentage of all sales donated to local non-profits.

 

Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Bullington Gardens Virtual Holiday Sale
Dec 7 all-day
online

Join us for our virtual holiday sale. Trees, wreaths, holiday decor, ornaments and so much more! Easy ordering and contactless pick up.

Give the Gift of Theatre!
Dec 7 all-day
online
Flat Rock Playhouse Gift
                Certificate sits on a decorated Christmas tree

If you are looking for a great stocking stuffer or Hanukkah gift, why not give the gift of live theatre? The 2022 season will be announced soon and an experience is an unforgettable gift. Contact the Box Office at 828.693.0731 to purchase.

Also, consider making a donation designated to underwrite the cost of tickets which will be offered to first responders in the area. For the person who doesn’t need anything, but loves the arts, this could be a very special gift you give in their honor. Contact the Development Office for more information. 828.693.0403 x220.

Winter Wonderland at Grove Arcade
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Grove Arcade

You can find our beautiful holiday decorations all over the Grove Arcade; from swinging lights to hanging snowflakes, your eyes will never have a dull moment! Nostalgic holiday music will be resonating through our halls, bouncing off the walls of our merchant’s stores and all of their holiday specials. The holiday season is here at the Grove Arcade! Come by to enjoy the timeless feelings of the holidays, family and home.

Join us any day this season for the most beautiful holiday decorations in Asheville. Featuring weekly events, indoor snow, seasonal promotions, and a percentage of all sales donated to local non-profits.

 

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Bullington Gardens Virtual Holiday Sale
Dec 8 all-day
online

Join us for our virtual holiday sale. Trees, wreaths, holiday decor, ornaments and so much more! Easy ordering and contactless pick up.

Give the Gift of Theatre!
Dec 8 all-day
online
Flat Rock Playhouse Gift
                Certificate sits on a decorated Christmas tree

If you are looking for a great stocking stuffer or Hanukkah gift, why not give the gift of live theatre? The 2022 season will be announced soon and an experience is an unforgettable gift. Contact the Box Office at 828.693.0731 to purchase.

Also, consider making a donation designated to underwrite the cost of tickets which will be offered to first responders in the area. For the person who doesn’t need anything, but loves the arts, this could be a very special gift you give in their honor. Contact the Development Office for more information. 828.693.0403 x220.

HOLIDAY POP UP SHOP AT CITIZEN VINYL
Dec 8 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Citizen Vinyl

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Join Citizen Vinyl for a Holiday Pop Up shop with local vendors including:

@loomimports (home goods/decor)
@hummingbirdcandles (candles)
@twindenimco (apparel)
@jennypickens616 (art)
@codaavl (vinyl records + art)
+ more!

Food and beverages from @sessionavl

Winter Wonderland
Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
North Carolina Glass Center

Come celebrate the season at our first Winter Wonderland! Our D Space Gallery, will be adorned with glass ornaments, snowflakes, snowmen, candy canes, and whatever else Asheville area glassblowers dream up. Shop for holiday gifts or festive decor for your home while watching live glassblowing in our studio. Winter Wonderland will be open during our normal gallery hours. The opening of this show coincides with River Arts District Studio Stroll, so there will be plenty to do and see in the area. NCGC is a non-profit glassblowing studio and gallery. Your purchases help to support local artists and our mission of education, exploration, and collaboration in all forms of glass.

Winter Wonderland at Grove Arcade
Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Grove Arcade

You can find our beautiful holiday decorations all over the Grove Arcade; from swinging lights to hanging snowflakes, your eyes will never have a dull moment! Nostalgic holiday music will be resonating through our halls, bouncing off the walls of our merchant’s stores and all of their holiday specials. The holiday season is here at the Grove Arcade! Come by to enjoy the timeless feelings of the holidays, family and home.

Join us any day this season for the most beautiful holiday decorations in Asheville. Featuring weekly events, indoor snow, seasonal promotions, and a percentage of all sales donated to local non-profits.

 

Bringing Black back to the Block: Noir Collective AVL
Dec 8 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Noir Collective AVL LLC
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Noir Collective AVL located in the historic Black business district, referred to as The Block, is a Black-owned boutique shop and art gallery featuring Black entrepreneurs. Noir Collective AVL is a community network of wellness warriors, creative activists, and social justice visionaries, cultural keepers and peace makers. We believe that in order to achieve collective liberation, our community needs to focus on opening greater opportunities for access, especially economically, that has been historically denied to African Americans and other people of color. Noir Collective AVL supports Black Liberation through Arts, Culture, and Kinship by featuring the wares of local and regional artists, designers and craftspeople. Our mission is simple, Bringing Black back to the Block.

Entrepreneurs will have products and information on hand:

Jewelry. Original Art. Tea. Shea Butter. Prints. Black Soap. Cards. Books.

& Featured services:

Realty. Exercise & Fitness. Landscaping. Catering. Heritage Tours and more.

We have open spots for Makers and Creatives!

Weaverville Tailgate Holiday Market
Dec 8 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Weaverville Tailgate Market

🎄 The Weaverville Tailgate Holiday Market begins THIS MONTH!!

🙌 We are so excited to have such an amazing vendor lineup!!! These amazing #localsmallbusinesses will be joining us! Make sure you shop at the market first for your holiday baking and shopping 💚

🎄 HOLIDAY MARKET LINEUP 🎄

SugaButta
Mars Hill Bread and Butter
High Top Bread Company
The Crunchy Baker
Fox Run Farm and Rabbitry
Notorious Roasted Coffee

Thursday, December 9, 2021
Bullington Gardens Virtual Holiday Sale
Dec 9 all-day
online

Join us for our virtual holiday sale. Trees, wreaths, holiday decor, ornaments and so much more! Easy ordering and contactless pick up.

Give the Gift of Theatre!
Dec 9 all-day
online
Flat Rock Playhouse Gift
                Certificate sits on a decorated Christmas tree

If you are looking for a great stocking stuffer or Hanukkah gift, why not give the gift of live theatre? The 2022 season will be announced soon and an experience is an unforgettable gift. Contact the Box Office at 828.693.0731 to purchase.

Also, consider making a donation designated to underwrite the cost of tickets which will be offered to first responders in the area. For the person who doesn’t need anything, but loves the arts, this could be a very special gift you give in their honor. Contact the Development Office for more information. 828.693.0403 x220.

HOLIDAY POP UP SHOP AT CITIZEN VINYL
Dec 9 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Citizen Vinyl

May be an image of text that says 'S U P P o SIZEN Holiday POP-ÚP SHOP መመ0N S c A L DECEMBER 8TH THROUGH NEW YEARS EVE 9aM- 7PM EVERY WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY AT CITIZEN VINYL 14 O'HENRY AVENUE'

Join Citizen Vinyl for a Holiday Pop Up shop with local vendors including:

@loomimports (home goods/decor)
@hummingbirdcandles (candles)
@twindenimco (apparel)
@jennypickens616 (art)
@codaavl (vinyl records + art)
+ more!

Food and beverages from @sessionavl

Winter Wonderland
Dec 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
North Carolina Glass Center

Come celebrate the season at our first Winter Wonderland! Our D Space Gallery, will be adorned with glass ornaments, snowflakes, snowmen, candy canes, and whatever else Asheville area glassblowers dream up. Shop for holiday gifts or festive decor for your home while watching live glassblowing in our studio. Winter Wonderland will be open during our normal gallery hours. The opening of this show coincides with River Arts District Studio Stroll, so there will be plenty to do and see in the area. NCGC is a non-profit glassblowing studio and gallery. Your purchases help to support local artists and our mission of education, exploration, and collaboration in all forms of glass.

Winter Wonderland at Grove Arcade
Dec 9 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Grove Arcade

You can find our beautiful holiday decorations all over the Grove Arcade; from swinging lights to hanging snowflakes, your eyes will never have a dull moment! Nostalgic holiday music will be resonating through our halls, bouncing off the walls of our merchant’s stores and all of their holiday specials. The holiday season is here at the Grove Arcade! Come by to enjoy the timeless feelings of the holidays, family and home.

Join us any day this season for the most beautiful holiday decorations in Asheville. Featuring weekly events, indoor snow, seasonal promotions, and a percentage of all sales donated to local non-profits.

 

Bringing Black back to the Block: Noir Collective AVL
Dec 9 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Noir Collective AVL LLC
NC Logo FINAL.jpg

Noir Collective AVL located in the historic Black business district, referred to as The Block, is a Black-owned boutique shop and art gallery featuring Black entrepreneurs. Noir Collective AVL is a community network of wellness warriors, creative activists, and social justice visionaries, cultural keepers and peace makers. We believe that in order to achieve collective liberation, our community needs to focus on opening greater opportunities for access, especially economically, that has been historically denied to African Americans and other people of color. Noir Collective AVL supports Black Liberation through Arts, Culture, and Kinship by featuring the wares of local and regional artists, designers and craftspeople. Our mission is simple, Bringing Black back to the Block.

Entrepreneurs will have products and information on hand:

Jewelry. Original Art. Tea. Shea Butter. Prints. Black Soap. Cards. Books.

& Featured services:

Realty. Exercise & Fitness. Landscaping. Catering. Heritage Tours and more.

We have open spots for Makers and Creatives!